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Lionel SD70ACe Owner's Manual

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Lionel
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SD70ACe
SD70ACe
Diesel Locomotive
Diesel Locomotive
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 20133300250 6/21 Lionel Lionel SD70ACe SD70ACe Diesel Locomotive Diesel Locomotive Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Control System

    Thank You! hank you for your purchase of this Lionel LEGACY diesel locomotive! On the outside, this loco- motive features numerous details and expert decoration in your favorite livery. Inside the body, this locomotive is equipped with some of the most advanced sounds and controls in model railroad- ing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting your Bluetooth-equipped locomotive on Android devices Running Your Locomotive Settings Volume Control Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth ® Locomotives Lionel Voice Control 24-25 Troubleshooting Using the LionChief Universal Remote The LionChief Universal Remote (6-83071) 27-28 Adjusting the locomotive volume using the Universal Remote...
  • Page 4 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Lionel is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 5: Running Your Locomotive

    Running your locomotive Note! Your locomotive requires Lionel or Lionel-compatible O-36 or larger track curves. Powering your locomotive our locomotive is designed to work with either AC or DC power. AC Power: Use an alternating-current (50-60Hz AC) transformer for Legacy, Bluetooth, or Conventional control.

  • Page 6: Trainmaster Command Control (Tmcc/Command Control) Operations

    3. Increase track voltage to full power (no more than 19 volts AC). If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit.

  • Page 7: Conventional Transformer Operations

    1. With track power off, place your locomotive on the track. 2. Power up the track. If a circuit breaker trips when you turn on the Lionel power supply, check the wheels of your locomotive to make sure they are all securely on the track. Check to make sure the track is free of all metals that may cause a short circuit.

  • Page 8: Locomotive Basics

    If you prefer to operate your locomotive without smoke, locate the smoke unit switch and slide it to the NO SMK position. Refer to Figure 4 on page 9 for the location of the switch. For best performance, we recommend using Lionel smoke fluid only. Do NOT use smoke Note! fluid from ready-to-run train sets.

  • Page 9: Locomotive Switch Locations

    Locomotive basics Locomotive switch locations he functions of your locomotive's switches are outlined below. Refer to Figure 4 for the location of the switches. The instructions below are specific to this particular locomotive; note that available features (and switches) may differ from other locomotives and locomotive sets.

  • Page 10: Assigning Your Locomotive A New Id# (Legacy And Tmcc)

    Locomotive basics Assigning your locomotive a new ID# or operation in the LEGACY or TMCC environment, you will want to give each unit a unique ID#. The locomotive will respond to commands associated with its ID# while all other units will disregard these commands.

  • Page 11: Lash-Ups (For Legacy Operation Only)

    Locomotive basics Lash-ups (for LEGACY operations only) n the Command environment, building a lash-up allows you to control your locomotive as one in a prototypical manner. It is still possible to control any of the engines in the lash-up individually. When you issue a train command, the individual engine you were controlling will return to the group.

  • Page 12: Legacy Control System Operations

    LEGACY Control System operations The LEGACY CAB-2 Remote Controller Main Display Info Button Displays real-time information about your railroad system. Used to enter/view the info/options of Displays real-time feedback of operation. selected components. CTC Button Scroll Button Press and hold to turn your remote Navigates through the entire list of on and off.

  • Page 13: The Velocity Throttle

    System Operations Manual, available online at www.lionel.com. The Velocity Throttle The Velocity Throttle (the red rotary knob on the bottom of your Lionel remote) is used to start your engine moving, slow it down, or speed it up. Use it simply by turning it clockwise (speed up) or counter-clockwise (slow down).

  • Page 14: The Warning Sound Controller

    LEGACY Control System operations The Warning Sound Controller Warning sounds are an important part of Lionel Railroading. Your Lionel Legacy Control System equipped engines have a real-time variable "quilling" horn. Blow the Horn by pulling down on the Warning Sound Controller.

  • Page 15: Efx Trim And Efx Bar Graph

    LEGACY Control System operations EFX Trim and EFX Bar Graph Sound and smoke effects of the engine can be trimmed higher or lower depending on your operating preference. Pressing the EFX up button will make the engine sound like it is working harder and will also increase the smoke output (if the smoke unit is turned on).

  • Page 16: Legacy Railsounds Sound System Operations

    LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations LEGACY RailSounds sound system When adjusting the overall volume, you'll hear a single bell hit that gets louder or softer with each volume adjustment. When the volume is at maximum, additional button presses have no effect and won't play the bell. When adjusting the background sounds (AUX1, then a volume key) you'll hear the prime mover volume change without a single bell hit.

  • Page 17: Legacy Railsounds Sequence Control

    LEGACY RailSounds sound system operations LEGACY RailSounds Sequence Control our LEGACY-equipped locomotive features Sequence Control. Based on the movement and speed of the locomotive, Sequence Control automatically plays the sound effects of an entire trip, from departure to destination, while you run your locomotive. Prototypical horn signals, bell, and radio chatter are added automatically as you spin your throttle—no need to memorize a sequence of button presses.

  • Page 18: Crewtalk Dialog In The Legacy Environment

    LEGACY Control System operations CrewTalk dialog in the LEGACY environment n addition to the automatic triggering of dialog via Sequence Control mode operation (see the pre- vious section), you may control the dialog manually. CrewTalk dialog features a variety of brief radio conversations between the engineer and dispatch- er.

  • Page 19: Using The Bluetooth Lionchief App

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Note! Available for both Apple and Android small hand-held smart devices. Connecting your Bluetooth-equipped locomotive on Apple devices nce you have downloaded the free LionChief app and your locomotive is powered up on the track, tap the LionChief icon on your Apple smart device. The screens below will be present and within a few seconds it will automatically connect with your locomotive.

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Bluetooth-Equipped Locomotive On Android Devices

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Connecting your Bluetooth-equipped locomotive on Android devices nce you have downloaded the free LionChief app and your locomotive is powered up on the track, tap the LionChief icon on your Android smart device. The home screen below will appear. Tap on the locomotive road number (1234 when no engine is connected).

  • Page 21: Running Your Locomotive

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Running your locomotive his is your main control panel. Note! Grayed out icons means this feature is not available on your locomotive. Connected locomotive Voice control Connected locomotive number Horn/ Whistle Settings Bell Speed Throttle 1234 Announcement R VS...

  • Page 22: Settings

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App Settings n the settings screen, you will be able to establish key elements of how your locomotive will run including smoke, momentum and speed limit. These settings will reset once you are done running the locomotive and close out of your LionChief app. Exit Screen Smoke On/Off This button turns the...

  • Page 23: Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth

    Using the Bluetooth LionChief App ® Switching Connection Between Multiple Bluetooth Locomotives our LionChief app will display all “available” locomotives in the engine selection carousel. If you have three or more available engines, touch and scroll right to view them. Switching between available locomotives is easy, press the un-link icon to release the currently connected engine.

  • Page 24: Using The Lionchief App

    The chart on the next page shows some of the basic commands that the app will recognize. While the app is capable of recognizing many more commands than what is in the chart, this will get you started by using Lionel Voice Control’ s basic functions.
  • Page 25 Lionel Voice Control continued Table 2. Lionel Voice Control basic command functions If you are trying to figure out more commands to use with Lionel Voice Control, Note! say “help” to the app and an in-app dialogue box will appear showing additional...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Using the LionChief App Troubleshooting • If the locomotive does not appear in the App's “engine selection carousel, ” try turning the track power off, wait 5 seconds and turn it back on. If that still doesn't work, try restarting the app on your device.

  • Page 27: Using The Lionchief Universal Remote

    Using the LionChief Universal Remote The LionChief Universal Remote (6-83071) Please refer to your LionChief Universal Remote manual for in-depth details of Note! operation. POWER INDICATOR LED THROTTLE ON/OFF SWITCH BELL BUTTON / REAR COUPLER BUTTON WHISTLE / HORN / FRONT COUPLER BUTTON ENGINE SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT /...
  • Page 28 Using the LionChief Universal Remote The LionChief Universal Remote continued WHISTLE / HORN / FRONT COUPLER BUTTON Press the Whistle / Horn button to activate the horn / whistle. To activate the front coil coupler on the locomotive press and hold the Announcement button down and, using another finger, press and release the Whistle/Horn button to activate the front coupler.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Locomotive Volume Using The Universal Remote

    Using the LionChief Universal Remote Adjusting the locomotive volume with the Universal Remote o adjust the overall volume of the locomotive’ s sound system begin by placing the throttle in the top dead center position (so the red LED is solidly illuminated and the locomotive is stopped).

  • Page 30: Operating Locomotives With The Universal Remote

    Using the LionChief Universal Remote Operating locomotives with the Universal Remote ow that you have paired locomotives with the Universal Remote its time to run trains! Operation with the Universal Remote is very similar to using the basic remote included with your locomotive.
  • Page 31 Using the LionChief Universal Remote Operating locomotives with the Universal Remote continued Engine 2 (above) is a steamer at stop. Press Engine Selection button #2 and turn the throttle counter-clockwise through the 12 o’ c lock (stop) position and continue to put this loco in reverse at slow speed.

  • Page 32: Trainmaster Command Control Operations

    TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller commands he CAB-1 Remote Controller commands are detailed below. The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in italic type. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the front of the locomotive. Coupler release sound. Releases the ElectroCoupler on the rear of the locomotive.

  • Page 33: Cab-1 Remote Controller Numeric Keypad Commands

    TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands hen you press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you turn the numeric keypad into ten command buttons. After you press the AUX1 button, you will be able to press any numbered button until you address a different product. The corresponding RailSounds sound system effects are in italic type.

  • Page 34: Setting The Smoke Level

    TrainMaster Command Control operations CAB-1 Remote Controller numeric keypad commands (continued) Lowers the overall master volume of the LEGACY RailSounds sound system. To independently adjust the level of the background sounds only (e.g., diesel roar and brakes), tap AUX1 and then this key. Volume settings are retained when track power is turned off.

  • Page 35: Conventional Transformer Operations

    Conventional transformer operations Using the LEGACY RailSounds sound system in the conventional environment hen you first power up your locomotive, you will hear the sounds of the locomotive at rest. As the locomotive moves, the RPM sounds automatically increase with the locomotive’ s speed.

  • Page 36: Locking Your Locomotive Into A Single Direction

    Conventional transformer operations Locking your locomotive into a single direction hen the program-run switch is in the RUN position, your locomotive sequences through a repeating pattern of operations: forward, neutral, reverse, neutral, and so on. To “lock” your locomotive into a single direction (for example, to operate in forward only), you can deactivate the Command reverse unit’s sequencing function.

  • Page 37: Reprogramming Your Locomotive To Restore Features

    Conventional transformer operations Reprogramming your locomotive to restore features f your locomotive is unresponsive to your commands in the Command Control environment, we recommend that you follow this procedure to reset your locomotive. All factory default settings will be restored when you reprogram the locomotive. 1.

  • Page 38: Maintaining And Servicing Your Locomotive

    Maintaining and servicing your locomotive Lubricating your locomotive elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintaining it properly. To keep your locomotive lubricated, we recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927), available from your authorized Lionel dealer.

  • Page 39: Servicing Your Locomotive's Leds

    LEDs that are expected to last for the life of the locomotive. The LED’s are not user serviceable. If service is required, we recommend that you have your locomotive serviced at a Lionel Factory Trained Authorized Service Station or Lionel Service.
  • Page 40 Lionel LLC or any Lionel Authorized Service Station MUST be accompanied by the original receipt for purchase (or copy) from an Authorized Lionel Retailer*, will at the discretion of Lionel LLC, be repaired or replaced, without charge for parts or labor. In the event the defective product cannot be repaired, and a suitable replacement is not available, Lionel will offer to replace the product with a comparable model (determined by Lionel LLC), if available.

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